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Reproduction
The production of offspring. Reproduction need not be sexual. Yeast can reproduce by budding
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- Genetic counselor A health professional with a specialized graduate degree and experience in the areas of medical genetics and…
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- H and H H and H, sometimes written as 'H&H', is a popular shorthand for hemoglobin and hematocrit, two very…
- Zona 1. A synonym for shingles. 2. Any zone or encircling area. 3. Any area with a specific boundary. Zona, Latin…